Emperor Norton — "We do hereby declare that the city of San Francisco shall be the capital of our …"

"We do hereby declare ourselves to be the rightful ruler of these United States, and all who oppose us are traitors."

"We do hereby command all the various religious sects to cease their quarrels and unite in one grand church, under our Imperial protection."

"It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand observatory be constructed in this city, for the advancement of science."

"It is our Imperial wish that a system of public education be established, so that all our subjects may be enlightened."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable banner, that we may display our Imperial colors."